New ZealandDHB and council at odds over public information about lead levels in waterMore than 1000 people have had their blood tested for lead contamination in four days.13 Feb 09:50 PM
New Zealand'It's important to remember how fortunate we are': Sunshine and freedom at the America's Cup villageSport in the sunshine draws crowds as Prada Cup finals get underway.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSprinkler ban for Wellington region from midnight FridayThe use of any unattended watering system will be banned in and around Wellington.12 Feb 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lead-contaminated water a national concernEDITORIAL: A key lesson from Havelock North five years ago seems to have been missed.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOtago Regional Council: No lead contamination in Waikouaiti RiverSamples taken from the Waikouaiti River show no signs of lead contamination.11 Feb 03:52 AM
Kahu'The Govt must address water rights': Iwi appeals against bottling plant decisionThe fight to prevent a water bottling plant expansion near Whakatāne is far from over.09 Feb 06:56 AM
New ZealandOtago lead contamination: Blood tests begin for residentsTest results will be returned over the next week or so.09 Feb 04:55 AM
New ZealandClothes left on Wellington beach sparks search and rescue operationA search and rescue operation is underway after clothing was found on Hataitai Beach.08 Feb 08:54 PM
EnvironmentWater contamination scare in Otago: Blood tests to look for elevated lead levelsOne test in December that found lead levels were more than 40 times the maximum.08 Feb 08:34 PM
BusinessFonterra discharging nitrogen-heavy water on to 'ghost farms'Cows have been cleared from 16 Fonterra farms to dispose of polluted wastewater.08 Feb 06:53 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in water incident at WhangamatāThe person appears to have got into trouble in the water just before 5pm.07 Feb 04:21 AM
New ZealandParents' anxious wait: 'No level of lead is safe for a baby'Elevated levels of lead discovered in Eastern Otago water supply.04 Feb 05:36 PM
New ZealandHigh levels of lead in Dunedin water samples first picked up six months agoFirst test showing elevated lead levels in Waikouaiti was received in August last year.03 Feb 05:28 AM
New Zealand'Significant delays': Wellington sinkhole sparks rush hour commuter warningCouncil spokesman describes the 1.5m wide and 2-3m deep hole as 'serious'.03 Feb 05:18 AM
New ZealandSecrets of the deep: How many sharks are swimming in our waters?The global shark and ray population has declined by a worrying amount.02 Feb 07:55 PM
New ZealandTap water warning for two Dunedin townsResidents in Karitane and Waikouaiti must stop using tap water for drinking or cooking.02 Feb 03:16 AM
New ZealandWater tragedy: Identity of man who died revealedSea conditions were treacherous when the incident occurred, police said.01 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandShark spotted at Auckland beachThe shark was up to 2.7 metres long, man says.30 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tauranga hosepipe ban imminentNew restrictions "within a week" unless things change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 Jan 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingWaiheke wonder businesses: How they're thriving in the age of CovidThree businesses on Waiheke Island are in growth mode despite Covid-19.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBurst pipes in Wellington: Council wants more money to assess network"The first concern is making sure we understand the state of it," said the Mayor.28 Jan 10:07 PM
New ZealandWatercare only prosecuting 'significant' waste consent breachesAbout 24 companies each month are caught breaching their trade waste consents.28 Jan 01:53 AM
New ZealandDéjà vu: Wellington weathering a storm of broken water pipesA broken water pipe that sent sewage onto the road was the anniversary gift no one wanted.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A small price to pay': Calls for kayakers to carry locator beaconsKoyren Campbell's employer says a $500 locator beacon is a small price to pay.25 Jan 11:52 PM
New Zealand'Essential' toilet flushing only: Burst water pipe disrupts Wgtn trafficResidents are asked to flush the toilet only if essential.25 Jan 06:34 PM
New Zealand'Wingers': The only Wellingtonians not whingeing about the wind'Down here we want wind and we want waves and we want it to be as exciting as possible.'20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMalaysian national named as Central Otago drowning victimThe man died at a popular swimming spot in Central Otago on Friday evening.16 Jan 03:38 AM
New ZealandShark alerts issued for two beaches north of AucklandThree sharks were spotted at Waiwera Beach just after 11.30am.16 Jan 02:35 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Auckland's worst beaches for swimmingCheck the worst sewage-polluted beaches in 2020, and how often they were unswimmable.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrim find in search for missing swimmerThe man failed to surface at a popular swimming spot in Central Otago.15 Jan 07:54 AM
New Zealand'Sharks sighted, exercise caution': Warning for Auckland beachesSwimmers should stay out of the water at one beach, according to one alert.15 Jan 03:57 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Why are there so many drownings?Tell each other to stay safe and not push the limits. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Jan 09:24 PM
KahuWhakatāne council has apologised to iwi as slogan labelled 'insulting'Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi after 'appropriating' a te reo slogan.14 Jan 07:29 PM
New ZealandChristchurch stream to be revitalised with $1.5m boostThe historically significant wetland was an important food gathering area for Māori.14 Jan 06:51 PM
